M4.5 earthquake — 96 km NNW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 96 km NNW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea on Aug 19, 2026 at 00:56 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 7 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 7.5 km |
| Coordinates | -5.480, 149.067 |
| Time | Aug 19, 00:56 UTC |
| Location | 96 km NNW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea |
| USGS event ID | us7000tbqq |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 261 km | Aug 23, 10:44 UTC | 60 km NNW of Lae, Papua New Guinea |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.